stopover
Americannoun
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a brief stop in the course of a journey, as to eat, sleep, or visit friends.
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such a stop made with the privilege of proceeding later on the ticket originally issued.
noun
verb
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Etymology
Origin of stopover
First recorded in 1860–65; noun use of verb phrase stop over
Example Sentences
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European airlines have already responded to the crisis in the Middle East by changing their own schedules, and adding flights that avoid the need for a stopover in the Gulf.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
European operators—many of which use Dubai as a stopover or final destination—halted flights to and from many regional airports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
So Sauer’s claim that Murphy forced an unscheduled emergency stopover in Djibouti is just flat-out false.
From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026
Accounts from Somalia appeared to indicate that country was being used as a stopover.
From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025
After our stopover in Cape May we came right up the New Jersey coast.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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